Support Worker

Cygnet; Hexham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking passionate Support Workers to join their dedicated team in Hexham, helping individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. You'll offer flexible care, develop your skills with training opportunities, and enjoy a robust benefits package to support your happiness inside and outside of work.

Benefits

Flexible working and overtime opportunities

Employee discount savings

Regular coaching and appraisal

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Confident and driven individual.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
• Experience or passion for supporting individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and physical support to residents in care.
• Maintain a safe environment and ensure welfare needs are met.
• Assist with learning and adapting care approaches to individual needs.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

DBS Check

Job description

Pay £12.60 per hour increasing to £12.85 per hour post probation

Job level Other Qualified Professional

Hours Full time

Type Permanent

Posted 29 May 2025

Closes 25 Jun 2025

Pay £12.60 per hour increasing to £12.85 per hour post probation

Hours Full time

Contract Permanent

Role Other Qualified Professional

Posted 29 May 2025

Closes 25 Jun 2025

Job Description

We are looking for confident Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

We are offering 24, 36 and 42 hour contracts. Working hours for day shift are 8am - 8pm and for night shift are 8pm - 8am contract includes working alternate weekends.

Oaklands is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs in Hexham, Northumberland. The team support individuals who have additional mental or physical health needs and behaviours that may challenge.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

Your day-to-day...

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals' specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

We are looking for confident Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

We are offering 24, 36 and 42 hour contracts. Working hours for day shift are 8am - 8pm and for night shift are 8pm - 8am contract includes working alternate weekends.

Oaklands is a specialist residential service with nursing, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs in Hexham, Northumberland. The team support individuals who have additional mental or physical health needs and behaviours that may challenge.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others - every day.

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

Your day-to-day...

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals' specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & "Cycle to Work" scheme

You are...

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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